Transfer news – Paris step up bids for top 16-year-old French talent

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·10 August 2026

Transfer news – Paris step up bids for top 16-year-old French talent

Paris Saint-Germain is continuing its search for young French talent by taking an interest in Lacine Megnan-Pavé, a 16-year-old forward playing for Montpellier. According to a report from RMC Sport confirmed by Le Parisien, the capital club has already submitted several offers, all of which were rejected by MHSC.

“PSG has made a concrete move for Lacine Megnan-Pavé, a young French forward from Montpellier. According to a report by RMC Sport that we are able to confirm, the two-time European champion has already made several offers in an attempt to sign the 16-year-old player. However, all of them were turned down by the Hérault club, which does not intend to part so easily with one of its greatest prospects. Paris is not the only club interested, moreover. Several other teams have also tried their luck in this matter, without so far managing to convince Montpellier to let go of its young player.”

The interest in Lacine Megnan-Pavé confirms PSG’s desire to move very early for the best players of his generation. Regularly playing above his age group at Montpellier, the young forward nevertheless represents more of a long-term investment than an immediate reinforcement for Luis Enrique. The various Paris offers show a concrete approach, but their rejection means real caution is still required. MHSC remains in control of the situation, and the reported competition could further strengthen its position in negotiations.